A Joyest Day for CAF Open Hangar Days Event Goers but a Sad One for a Solitary FPG9 Foam Glider

In the foreground of the above photo lies one of the first ever Foam Plate Glider Airplanes known to have been left behind at an Open Hangar Days Event. Sponsoring the summer monthly events is the  Commemorative Air Force Heart of America Wing.

Because the gliders are so popular it is rare to have one left behind. So rare in fact it is newsworthy, hence this Post! “Haven’t seen one left over in the 5 years we have been hosting the event.” was one of the comments heard.

During each event, Members of the HAFFA club guide eager kids with smiling faces make their very own Foam Plate Gliders.

The Foam Plate Glider, officially known as the

FPG9 Foam Glider, is an easy to construct glider made of foam plates (best ones to use are the inexpensive ones at Walmart) using a pair of scissors and a penny for the nose weight. The FPG9 Foam Glider was designed by Jack Reynolds. This design and many other Foam Plate and Plastic Straw gliders can be found HERE.

Yes, in addition the unlucky young person who left the foam glider behind is probably feeling a little sad right now. But never fear as one can make another one at next month’s event that will fly even better.

A schedule for future Open Hangar Days events can be found HERE. They are free to the public.

Here is a link to Jeff Nisley’s Half-size Kansas Wakefield web page

Here is a link to Jeff Nisley’s The Bostonian Bludgy web page